ZIP Code 15401

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Uniontown · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
32,288

214/sq mi

Median income
$53,925

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$155,600

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.7%

Median age 43.5

Land area
151.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 15401 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania has a population of 32,288. The median household income is $53,925, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $155,600, 44% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 151.0 square miles in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 32,288 residents, producing a population density of 214 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15401 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15401 sits at $53,925 (31% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,174. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $155,600 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15401, Uniontown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,288

Population

151.0

Area (sq mi)

214

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15401?

43.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 7.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,925

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$33,174

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,388

Total Housing Units

13,892

Occupied Units

1,496

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$155,600

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15401 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 162
2021 +6.0% 171
2022 +16.7% 200
2023 +0.2% 200
2024 +8.0% 216

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 961 business establishments in ZIP 15401, employing approximately 14,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,737,000.

961

Businesses

14,110

Employees

$576.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 218 22.7%
Retail trade 189 19.7%
Other services (except public administration) 116 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 94 9.8%
Construction 70 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 6.2%
Finance and insurance 44 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 2.9%
Wholesale trade 26 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.1%
Manufacturing 19 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.7%
Information 15 1.6%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Utilities 5 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
15484 Uledi, PA 328 2.0 mi
15472 Oliver, PA 306 2.0 mi
15449 Keisterville, PA 184 4.8 mi
15436 Fairchance, PA 2,740 5.9 mi
15480 Smock, PA 1,946 6.1 mi
15458 Mc Clellandtown, PA 2,379 5.6 mi
15489 West Leisenring, PA 389 5.3 mi
15456 Lemont Furnace, PA 2,976 5.2 mi
15445 Hopwood, PA 2,693 5.2 mi
15468 New Salem, PA 2,303 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15401 in?
ZIP code 15401 (Uniontown) is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15401?
ZIP code 15401 in Uniontown, PA has a population of 32,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15401?
The median household income in ZIP 15401 is $53,925, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15401?
The median home value in ZIP 15401 is $155,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15401 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15401?
ZIP code 15401 has 961 business establishments employing approximately 14,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15401 are: Health care and social assistance (218), Retail trade (189), Other services (except public administration) (116). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15401 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15401?
In ZIP code 15401, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15401 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15401?
In ZIP code 15401, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15401 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Uniontown, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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